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Florida International University / Baptist Health Program

Surgery residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by Florida International University.

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About Florida International University / Baptist Health Program

ACGME code
4401100001
Program director
Christopher Senkowski
Location
Miami, Florida
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,595
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
30%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Miami, Florida, sponsored by Florida International University. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,595 applications and invited about 6.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
6.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs30%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White40%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American30%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Senkowski
Program coordinator
Pamela Mejia
Coordinator phone
(786) 306-9000
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Florida International University

8900 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33176 Open in Google Maps

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Florida International University / Baptist Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Florida International University / Baptist Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 30% of residents at Florida International University / Baptist Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Florida International University / Baptist Health Program offer?

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program?

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program received 1,595 applications and interviewed about 6.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Florida International University / Baptist Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Florida International University / Baptist Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Florida International University / Baptist Health Program located?

Florida International University / Baptist Health Program is located at 8900 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33176. Its sponsoring institution is Florida International University.

Who is the program director of Florida International University / Baptist Health Program?

The program director is Christopher Senkowski. The program coordinator, Pamela Mejia, is the usual contact for application questions.

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